Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. r Engineer – Automation Position Summary The Engineer – Automation is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade automation and deployment frameworks. The role focuses on enhancing system reliability, scalability, and security across on-premises and cloud environments. This position leads automation initiatives, EOL (End-of-Life) upgrades, and AutoSys version migrations while ensuring seamless integration with enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimize automation and deployment architectures. Lead AutoSys upgrades, platform migrations, and EOL application upgrades. Develop and maintain automation scripts, stored procedures, and CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot complex application, automation, and database performance issues. Integrate automation within J2EE, cloud, and containerized ecosystems. Ensure compliance, scalability, and security across environments. Mentor junior engineers and promote automation best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. 3+years of experience in backend development or enterprise application support. Strong programming skills in Groovy/Grails and Pro*C. Advanced proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL (procedures, triggers, packages, performance tuning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Liquibase) and version control (Git). Expertise in AutoSys, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Fabric. Familiarity with BeyondTrust Password Safe, Denodo, and DBeaver preferred. Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting and system troubleshooting. Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and J2EE integrations. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Technical Stack Languages: Perl, Python, Java/J2EE, Shell, C/C++, PL/SQL Databases: Oracle, PL/SQL, Oracle Wallet, Encryption Automation & Scheduling: AutoSys, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CI/CD & SCM: Jenkins, Git, Liquibase, GitLab, Servers: Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic Cloud & Containers: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes Security & Integration: FTP, SSH, SSL, PGP We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Senior Software Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. In this role - you are fully integrated into feature team. You will join a cross-functional "full ownership" squad where you have a say in the direction of projects and technological choices. This specific project enhances trust and transparency by detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, such as fake reviews, and ensuring policy compliance through AI, data analysis, and scalable fraud detection systems. Your work will directly influence the integrity of the platform for over 64 million monthly users! Responsibilities: - Collaborative Development: Work alongside Product, Design, and Data Science in a team that owns its product and codebase from end-to-end - End-to-End Ownership: Participate in every stage of the lifecycle: from ideation and design to architecture, implementation, deployment, and maintenance - System Design: Drive technical decision-making and build scalable backend services and high-volume data processing solutions for fraud detection using TypeScript - Scale & Innovation: Build and maintain secure, distributed cloud services within an event-driven microservices architecture, focusing on backend stability and scalability - Team Leadership: Support, coach, and inspire your colleagues with your technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset Requirements: We are looking for seasoned engineers who are passionate about high-quality code and technical excellence: - Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a deep focus on backend engineering - Core Tech: Strong, hands-on expertise with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js - AWS Infrastructure: Proven experience with API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, SQS, SNS, and DynamoDB, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) - Architecture: Deep understanding of event-driven and microservice architectures, specifically using the Serverless Framework - Databases: Proficiency with NoSQL (DynamoDB) and Relational databases (PostgreSQL) - DevOps & Tooling: Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Docker, and orchestration tools (ECS, Kubernetes) Desirable: - Experience integrating AI/ML models or working with LLMs and Generative AI - Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, specifically BigQuery and Pub/Sub What`s in it for you? - Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment - Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise - Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications - Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies - Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations - Flexibility: Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm - Our Offices in the Czech Republic: We have three offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín. There are no fixed office days—it all depends on your team’s agreement. Here, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success. Want to learn more about us? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot - Build RESTful web services and microservices architecture - Work closely with frontend developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions - Write well-designed, efficient, and testable code - Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews - Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues - Maintain documentation for development processes, system architecture, and application functionality - Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles Requirements - Proven hands-on experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot - Strong knowledge of Spring ecosystem: Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, etc. - Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs - Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle - Knowledge of ORM frameworks like Hibernate or JPA - Experience with tools like Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins - Understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD - Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Software Development & Programming: Research, consult, and analyse system program needs to write clear, efficient, and well-structured code in accordance with technical specifications. • Refactoring & Optimization: Utilise refactoring techniques to improve code quality, enhance program logic, and ensure the long-term maintainability of existing codebases. • Security & Risk Mitigation: Prioritising security measures across the full stack, proactively identifying and neutralising vulnerabilities from HTTP request handling to database interactions. • Technical Analysis & Scoping: Evaluate the functional scope and technical complexity of projects to provide accurate time estimates and resource requirements for software tasks. • Lifecycle Management & Deployment: Champion new feature releases into production environments; monitor system usage and performance to identify and resolve bugs or bottlenecks. • Maintenance & Ad-hoc Support: Provide ongoing maintenance and updates to existing software applications to ensure continued operational efficiency and security compliance.